Established 1998 Members 50+ | Association MSL | |
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Division Chicago Summer and Fall League Sports fielded 2 (men's: 1; women's: 0) Region Midwestern United States | ||
The Midwest Suburban League Chicago is an amateur men's baseball league in the Midwest suburbs of Chicago. The MSL Chicago is home to many players including ex high school, college and ex college players. The MSL offers three different levels of play depending on players' and teams' experience. Newly formed teams start in the A division, and more experienced teams play in the AA and AAA divisions.
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History
The Midwest Suburban Baseball League was organized in 1998 by individuals who wanted to establish a well organized, competitive baseball league. The league's early success was realized when twenty teams joined in its first season, and the league grew to over thirty teams by 1999. At this point, the league consisted of three divisions with different levels of play. The league continued to grow each season and had to expand to four divisions including one wooden bat division.
Affiliations
MSBL/MABL (Men's Senior Baseball League, Men's Adult Baseball League)
MSL Divisions
The Midwest Suburban Baseball League consists of three main divisions: National, American, and Central (AAA, AA, A). The National division is further broken down into a wooden bat division and a metal bat division.
NATIONAL League
The National League - Wood Bat/BBCOR - Teams and players wanting to play wood bat. Experienced teams and players.
National South Division
The National South Division is composed of experienced baseball players wanting to compete at a higher level with the use of wood or BBCOR bats.
National North Division
AMERICAN League
The Wood/BBCOR - Experienced ex-high school and college players. Some experience in the league and additional pitching depth.
American North Division
American South Division
CENTRAL League
The Central League - Wood/BBCOR - For newly formed teams and in most cases, some high school experience or comparable baseball experience.
Central North Division
Central South Division
Central East Division
All-Star Games
The Midwest Suburban Baseball League holds an all-star game annually for each of the three divisions. Each all-star game is held at Alexian Brother's Field in Schaumburg, Illinois. Alexian Brother's Field is also where the league championship games are held. All-star selection is based on each team's own method, but two players from each team play in an all-star game. All-star team managers are selected based on team winning percentages at a date before the all-star break. Also, in between all-star games player's have the opportunity to sign up for a home run derby, a fastest man contest, and a hardest thrower contest. Home run derby contestants are allowed ten swings to hit as many home runs as possible and typically pay a $25 entry fee. Fastest man contestants run around the bases three times and the best time is saved. Typically, a $25 entry fee is required for the fastest man contest. Hardest thrower contestants are allowed ten throws and typically pay $25 as an entry fee. A percentage of all proceeds from all-star events is contributed to charity.
Locations
All locations are in or near the greater Chicago area. Fields include college, minor league, or community parks.
Sponsors
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, ATI Physical Therapy, VividSeats.com, Go Hardball baseball academy, United Consumer Mortgage.